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Registration Deadline for July Truth Card Workshop

Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling to create little Truth Cards with the words you need to hear. Tuck them in your purse, wallet, or hang them on your mirror to soothe your heart and soul, and provide inspiration and motivation. This workshop is offered each month and can be attended multiple times.

Register by Wednesday, July 1st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Hope in a Jar (Creative Project) Registration Deadline

What gives you hope? Join us for a creative project which will help you access hope daily. All supplies will be provided.

Register by Wednesday July 1st https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Horizon Grief Resource Center Closed

The Grief Resource Center will be closed for Independence Day. 

Creative Soul Searching Group Registration Deadline

Who am I now? How do I navigate life going forward? Life transitions, change, grief and loss impact our sense of identity as well as our dreams and future plans. This eight week group will use Melody Ross’s Creative Soul Searching curriculum to help you discover who you are now and connect to yourself. We’ll create an art journal using cut & paste curriculum. All supplies provided. No creative skills or art journaling experience necessary.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group. 

Register by Tuesday, July 7th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Coping with Anxiety After Loss Workshop

Have you found yourself worrying more in the aftermath of a loss? Many people do not consider anxiety to be associated with grief, but it is common to feel anxious after the death of a loved one. Learn how to identify and cope with anxiety in this workshop.

Register by Tuesday, June 30th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

July Truth Card Workshop

Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling to create little Truth Cards with the words you need to hear. Tuck them in your purse, wallet, or hang them on your mirror to soothe your heart and soul, and provide inspiration and motivation. This workshop is offered each month and can be attended multiple times.

Register by Wednesday, July 1st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Writing to Heal Support Group Registration Deadline

This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided.

Minimum three and a maximum of five registrants required to run this free group.

Registrants are required to attend all six sessions. 

Register by Wednesday, July 8th:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Picking up the Pieces (Multi-session Workshop)

Take some time to pause and focus on you. We invite you to renew, strengthen & balance. This group is an opportunity to honor how the past has shaped who you have become, release what you no longer need, and focus on bringing yourself into balance and harmony.

Registrants are required to attend all eight groups. Minimum 5 registrants required to run this free group. Register by Thursday, June 25th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Your loss must have occurred at least 9 months ago to participate in this group.

Please note: This group will not focus on your grief . If you are looking for an opportunity to talk about the person you lost, how they died, or what your grief experience has been, please see our support group schedule.

Shades of Grief Workshop Registration Deadline

You may have heard the phrase “Each person’s grief is unique” and found you had more questions than answers. How can we appreciate our differences while grieving without comparison? We wouldn’t compare the beauty of a rainbow with the sparkle of a shooting star; both are extraordinary in their own way. Join us for this creative workshop where participants will use watercolors to express themselves through an intuitive art project.

All supplies provided. No prior experience with watercolors needed.

Maximum of 8 participants.

Register by Wednesday, July 8th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Cancelled--July Drum Circle

The July 9th drum circle has been cancelled. Please join us at the Horizon Grief Resource Center opening house on Tuesday July 14th at 4:00 pm for a drum circle. 

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Hope in a Jar (Creative Project)

What gives you hope? Join us for a creative project which will help you access hope daily. All supplies will be provided.

Register by Wednesday July 1st https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

July Shattering Grief Workshop Registration Deadline

This workshop will provide a unique approach to naming the emotions surrounding loss of a loved one, letting go of regrets, and reconnecting with life without them through an interactive project. This workshop is offered each month, and can be attended once.

Register by Friday, July 10th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for Soul Book Experience (Multi-session Workshop)

Soul Book is a soulful artsy project that is fun to make and deeply meaningful and personal at the same time. You’ll create a beautiful chunky Soul Book full of all of the things your beautiful heart knows, but sometimes forgets. You’ll fill it with reminders of important things you may have forgotten about yourself…things we don’t ever want to forget. 

You are So, SO invited!

Everyone can make a Soul Book. You don't have to be an experienced artist to enjoy this fun project.  I'll take you step by step through the process of making your own special Soul Book. You'll enjoy working with a variety of art supplies and tools. A beautiful kit is provided for you to make it easy to create your very own Soul Book. You can make your Soul Book as beautifully simple or as artsy and Creative as you like!  

Register by Monday, July 13th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

20th Anniversary Open House

Horizon Grief Resource Center is celebrating 20 years of Compassion, Connection, and Community

Join us for our open house on Tuesday, July 14th from 1:00-5:00 pm. No need to register. Just walk-in! 

Stop in to meet our counselors, view/tour our space, and participate in activities. 

What began as a grief counseling program became a community resource; free, accessible, and deeply human. 

Journaling for Grief Workshop Registration Deadline

Journaling is a great way to get in tune with how you are feeling, gain insight into yourself, as well as see the changes in your grief journey. Learn about basic written journaling techniques and simple art journaling practices.

Register by Wednesday July 15th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Shades of Grief Workshop

You may have heard the phrase “Each person’s grief is unique” and found you had more questions than answers. How can we appreciate our differences while grieving without comparison? We wouldn’t compare the beauty of a rainbow with the sparkle of a shooting star; both are extraordinary in their own way. Join us for this creative workshop where participants will use watercolors to express themselves through an intuitive art project.

All supplies provided. No prior experience with watercolors needed.

Maximum of 8 participants.

Register by Wednesday, July 8th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Coping with Loneliness After a Loss Workshop Registration Deadline

Most people feel lonely after the death of a loved one. Even when people have support from family and friends, loneliness can persist during grief. This workshop will explore reasons why loneliness is so common following a loss and offer suggestions for coping.

Register by Thursday, July 16th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Pet Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy pairs participants with trained and certified volunteer handlers and therapy animals. 

Participants may sign up for 15 minute individual sessions, offering a quiet moment to simply be present with an animal in a supportive, therapeutic setting. 

This service is available to adults over 18 years old. Sessions need to be scheduled in advance by calling Taryn at (414) 586-8383. There is opening paperwork that will need to be completed prior to your session. 

July Shattering Grief Workshop

This workshop will provide a unique approach to naming the emotions surrounding loss of a loved one, letting go of regrets, and reconnecting with life without them through an interactive project. This workshop is offered each month, and can be attended once.

Register by Friday, July 10th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for HeART and Hands Grief Support Group

Explore your grief and emotions through simple projects and activities using your hands and creativity. No artistic skills required.

Registrants required to attend all six sessions.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Friday, July 17th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Honoring our Loved Ones & our Grief through Gratitude Workshop Registration Deadline

We gather to share gratitude practices and rituals which honor our loved ones and our grief. Although gratitude is an overused word in our culture, especially in November each year, it is an important skill which helps us develop resiliency.

Register by Monday July 20th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Soul Book Experience (Multi-session Workshop)

Soul Book is a soulful artsy project that is fun to make and deeply meaningful and personal at the same time. You’ll create a beautiful chunky Soul Book full of all of the things your beautiful heart knows, but sometimes forgets. You’ll fill it with reminders of important things you may have forgotten about yourself…things we don’t ever want to forget. 

You are So, SO invited!

Everyone can make a Soul Book. You don't have to be an experienced artist to enjoy this fun project.  I'll take you step by step through the process of making your own special Soul Book. You'll enjoy working with a variety of art supplies and tools. A beautiful kit is provided for you to make it easy to create your very own Soul Book. You can make your Soul Book as beautifully simple or as artsy and Creative as you like!  

Register by Monday, July 13th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Writing to Heal Support Group

This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided.

Minimum three and a maximum of five registrants required to run this free group.

Registrants are required to attend all six sessions. 

Register by Wednesday, July 8th:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Creative Soul Searching Group

Who am I now? How do I navigate life going forward? Life transitions, change, grief and loss impact our sense of identity as well as our dreams and future plans. This eight week group will use Melody Ross’s Creative Soul Searching curriculum to help you discover who you are now and connect to yourself. We’ll create an art journal using cut & paste curriculum. All supplies provided. No creative skills or art journaling experience necessary.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group. 

Register by Tuesday, July 7th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Journaling for Grief Workshop

Journaling is a great way to get in tune with how you are feeling, gain insight into yourself, as well as see the changes in your grief journey. Learn about basic written journaling techniques and simple art journaling practices.

Register by Wednesday July 15th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for Develop a Journaling Practice (Multi-session Workshop)

Journaling provides emotional, physical and mental health benefits. Come explore a multitude of journaling exercises throughout this six week group. By the end, you’ll have established a journaling habit and developed your own personal journaling practice that works for you.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Wednesday, July 22nd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Coping with Loneliness After a Loss Workshop

Most people feel lonely after the death of a loved one. Even when people have support from family and friends, loneliness can persist during grief. This workshop will explore reasons why loneliness is so common following a loss and offer suggestions for coping.

Register by Thursday, July 16th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

GRC Book Club: Making the Best of What’s Left: When We’re Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered by Judith Viorst Registration Deadline

Join us for a discussion about beloved author Judith Viorst’s memoir about aging, widowhood and finding meaning in life’s final years. This book is dedicated to her late husband and offers candid and humorous reflections on the “final fifth” of life addressing topics such as the death of loved ones, changing roles of adult children and the absurdities of growing older.

Books are not provided but can be found at your local library.

Register by Friday, July 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Horizon's Death Cafe

A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying. The goal is to support each other in normalizing talk about death, which is such an important part of life. This free gathering is completely participant led; there is no agenda. We will take turns speaking thoughtfully and listening respectfully. 

The Death Cafes are hosted by End-of-Life Doulas Gil-Marie Janssen and Martha Badger

Friday, May 15th 4:00-6:00 pm

Friday, July 24th 4:00-6:00 pm

Friday, September 18th 4:00-6:00 pm

Friday, November 13th 4:00-6:00 pm

You can either RSVP via their website:  http://www.gmdeathdoulas.com or email kimberly.szymanski@horizonhch.org

Honoring our Loved Ones & our Grief through Gratitude Workshop

We gather to share gratitude practices and rituals which honor our loved ones and our grief. Although gratitude is an overused word in our culture, especially in November each year, it is an important skill which helps us develop resiliency.

Register by Monday July 20th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

HeART and Hands Grief Support Group

Explore your grief and emotions through simple projects and activities using your hands and creativity. No artistic skills required.

Registrants required to attend all six sessions.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Friday, July 17th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Develop a Journaling Practice (Multi-session Workshop)

Journaling provides emotional, physical and mental health benefits. Come explore a multitude of journaling exercises throughout this six week group. By the end, you’ll have established a journaling habit and developed your own personal journaling practice that works for you.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Wednesday, July 22nd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

GRC Book Club: Making the Best of What’s Left: When We’re Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered by Judith Viorst

Join us for a discussion about beloved author Judith Viorst’s memoir about aging, widowhood and finding meaning in life’s final years. This book is dedicated to her late husband and offers candid and humorous reflections on the “final fifth” of life addressing topics such as the death of loved ones, changing roles of adult children and the absurdities of growing older.

Books are not provided but can be found at your local library.

Register by Friday, July 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC